How to Apply
The Graduate School requires online application submission, including letters of recommendation.
All applications for prospective MS students must apply by April 15th for international students and May 1st for domestic students for admission to start in the following Fall quarter.
General admissions Inquiries: gradschool@stonybrook.edu
Stony Brook Graduate Admissions Information
Admission Requirements
Most students accepted into the BCB MS program have BS or BA degree in a life science
related field, with an average of B or better in their undergraduate course work.
Research experience in the life sciences is not required but will be considered as
a positive indicator that may mitigate a deficiency in the academic record. The Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission, although a strong performance
on this exam can be a positive indicator.
Pre-requisites: Mathematics through one year of calculus, chemistry (including organic chemistry
and laboratory), general physics, and one year of biology (including laboratory).
It is highly recommended that students will have taken two semesters of biochemistry,
and one semester each of genetics, cell biology, physical chemistry, and English composition.
Students accepted into the program without a pre-requisite may be asked to take the
appropriate upper level undergraduate course prior to undertaking specific graduate
level courses.
Personal Statement: What would you consider your special qualifications to be? What do you propose to do with your advanced degree, professionally? Discuss briefly your experience in biochemistry and cell biology outside the classroom.
Letter of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from people who can evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate work and independent research.
International Students: A proficiency in the English language is required. If your native or primary language is not English, you must take an English proficiency test. To be considered for admission, an applicant must present an acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS test. IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no subsection below 6. TOEFL: Paper-based test: 550; computer based test: 213; or Internet-based test: 90. Under special circumstances, lower scores may be considered.